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Aug 28, 2010

MELBOURNE is one of the cities that are visited by foreign tourists. Blend of natural beauty and technological progress, reflected in the region. As the capital of the State of Victoria, Melbourne is the second most important city in terms of business, as well as Australia's second largest city. The city is already twice awarded "The World's Most Liveable Cities" (the most convenient city to live) from The Economist, namely in 2002 and 2004

No wonder many people love Melbourne. There are Hidden small streets, luxury bars, restaurants and exclusive boutiques remote. Many fun things to do there, like see the culture at Federation Square, wine tasting at the St Kilda promenade, shop in Brunswick Street or Chapel Street, enjoy a culinary tour of the world in Carlton, Richmond and Fitzroy, and do not forget the incredible experience when exploring the Royal Botanic Garden and become one of the people there at Melbourne Cricket Ground crowd.

That's Melbourne. Various exciting experiences await you there. The city ever became the capital city of Australia in 1901-1927, and now many tourists visit it during summer. Visitors not only come from abroad, but also from other states in Australia, such as Queensland and New South Wales.

One characteristic of Melbourne is the beauty of the Yarra River which is located in downtown Melbourne. The river which divides the State of Victoria was packaged in such a way that really gives nuance beautiful views. Moreover, on either side of the river was also built area that was destined for an excursion such as walkways, restaurants or cafes, to the playground.

Not only that, some magnificent bridge was also built in the area. That adds make the scenery in the surrounding rivers more beautiful. Not to mention that on the one side of the river was also established that the Melbourne Aquarium appeal for children and students.

In addition to its scenic and cultural, the city is also very strategic. The facilities are complete, includes the transportation ranging from taxis, buses, trains, until the trams. In fact, the existence of Flinders Street Station itself also is an attraction for the city inhabited by approximately 3.9 million people. Special for trams, there are no cities in the Australia that have this facility. The only city that uses the trams is Melbourne's trams.

Other facilities are also built in the city that was founded on August 30, 1835. One of them, Sky Deck Melbourne tours where visitors can see all parts of the City of Melbourne from a height of 300 meters, precisely 88th floor of Eureka Tower in South bank area. Because, in the building-supplied binoculars giant binoculars that can see the situation from Melbourne's Yarra River, the other buildings in Melbourne, to sports stadiums, including the largest tennis stadium in Australia, Rod Laver Arena, which is used for the Grand Slam tournaments Australian Open.

Melbourne is a world tourist and traveling destination. There are many resorts that can be visited in the city. Among them:

Melbourne Cricket Ground, also known as McG. Albert Park, where F1 championship is heldRialto Towers, the tallest building in Melbourne and two underneath there Intercontinental hotel. Eureka Tower, the tallest apartment building in Melbourne at the same time on the top floor where visitors can view the 88th floor of Melbourne and can also try the Terrace transparent. Federation Square Flinders Street Station, the main railway station in Melbourne that still operates today. State Library of Victoria Victoria Parliament Building Melbourne Aquarium Crown Casino Melbourne Museum